Where Hopelawn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hopelawn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hopelawn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hopelawn
Making ends meet is harder in Hopelawn
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Housing insecurity (17.6% vs 12.3%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 11.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hopelawn adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.5%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Hopelawn has no health insurance
19.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Jersey figure falls outside Hopelawn’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Hopelawn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Hopelawn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Hopelawn adults…
Hopelawn runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hopelawn
No hospital or community health center in Hopelawn itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hopelawn; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Hopelawn adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Hopelawn adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Hopelawn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbridge Township | A− | 31.1% | 11% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Perth Amboy | C− | 40.9% | 15.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Fords | — | — | — | — |
Woodbridge and Fords: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hopelawn adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hopelawn
Why doesn’t Hopelawn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hopelawn.
What hospital is closest to Hopelawn?
Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Hopelawn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hopelawn?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Central Jersey Medical Center in Perth Amboy, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hopelawn.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.